DESCRIPTION OF PORT

Yard configuration, layout and handling equipment has a direct impact on the process flow and efficiency of terminal operations. There is accommodation for cars but this accommodation mainly serves as a warehousing storage shed for dry cargo containers. The current container terminal, the yard configuration and layout stack profile and the movement of containers between stack and quay and between stack and gate does not reflect a stacking configuration, something the NAVIS System can assist in organizing. The most frequently used international strategies are: segregation or scattering. These strategies also use a range of container classification to find the destination (inbound, outbound and transshipped) of the containers once stacked. At the COUNTRY there seems to be no set strategy, the Yard Hostler just assigns containers to free areas in the yard. This is creating a sorting problem when containers are to be retrieved and assigned to owners outbound for the gate. In most instances customers are delayed and spend an immense amount of time waiting for the yard clerk to find the container for inspection and exit from the port. There is also an issue with finding reservation containers such as empty containers, hazardous goods or non-standard size containers because there is no specified reserved area. According to international port systems design the port yard should have a reserved area designated for these items (see sample of ship yard layout in Figure 5. and Figure 6.).

Services Prior to the Ships Arrival

Berth Request

Prior to the ships estimated arrival, its agents or managers (operations department) should submit an online request to the port, providing the following information:

• Vessels name and previous names
• Ships main particulars, for example, flag, ownership/management, charterers, deadweight (DWT), length overall (LOA), net tonnage (NT), gross tonnage (GT), draft, and so on
• Estimated date and time of arrival
• Estimated date and time of departure
• Cargo type and volume
• Cargo operations specified, that is, loading or discharging

Notice of Arrival72 Hours Prior to Ships Arrival At least 72 hours prior to the ships arrival at port, the ships operators, master, or agent should submit to the port, a Notice of Arrival, with particulars that pertain to the ship and its managers, cargo type and quantity, any operational information, and so on.

Special Provisions for Cargoes of Particular Hazard

Ships carrying cargoes of particular hazard should comply with the customs and exercise codes of the country.

The ship-owners or operators or agents should forward an Advance Notice of Arrival to the country Coast Guard under copy to the port. As stipulated, ports should install light alarms at designated areas, which, in case of an emergency, are activated by the responsible operator.

Cargo Manifest

The cargo manifest with all cargo information should be produced, prepared, and duly approved by the ship-owners, masters, or agents, in line with the port requirements. It should be submitted to the port operators prior to the ships arrival. A bank guarantee or other documentation pertaining to the payment of port expenses or disbursements should be readily available. After the completion of cargo operations, a statement reflecting any and all modifications of the manifest should be prepared and sent to the port.

Services during the Ships Arrival

Pilotage Services

The use of pilots is mandatory in certain ports, terminals, canals, and inland waterways with tidal fluctuations, draft restrictions, heavy traffic, or hazardous waterbeds owing to reefs, and so on. The idea here is to avoid a ships hydrodynamic problems (e.g., the suction effect caused by the ships maneuvering in restricted water) or lack of visibility, which may lead to the ships grounding, allusion, or collision.

Berthing/Unberthing, Mooring/Unmooring, and Anchoring Operations

The ships maneuvering for berthing/unberthing and its mooring/ unmooring and anchoring entail ship-to-port collaboration and navigational proficiency by everyone involved, including tugs, mooring teams, and rope runners, among others. The ports policies typically stipulate that the berthing operations are on a first come, first served sequence, yet special provisions can be made for different reasons. While ports aim for high berth occupancy rates, delays and traffic are common problems. The berthing process may vary depending on the weather conditions, as well as the docks, berths, or the terminals characteristics. For safety reasons, appropriate berthing is mandatory in order for ships to commence their cargo operations.

Ship Operations at the Berth/Terminal

After the ship has met the navigational and documentation prerequisites, the operations stage involves the vessels actual purpose of visiting the port, which may include loading, unloading, bunkering, victualing, and other operations. This is a critical point for the performance of the port, the ship, and the shippers. The port workers ensure holds or tanks cleaning, loading and discharging the cargo, cargo handling and stowage are completed in the shortest possible time.

FIGURE 5. Sample layout of tractor-chassis (wheeled) system Figure 6. Ships time in port

QUESTION:

Create a Layout Strategy of the PORT S ship yard, highlighting cost of layout, staffing and balancing work cells. Refer to Figure 5 and 6. Giving explanations for tour diagrams and other information.

Ship/berth operations (loading/discharging) Quay cranes .SC for quay transfer (retrieval) Yard operations (storage and stacking) Quay transfer EXPORT IMPORT Specials Empties SC or other equipment for empties and specials ALLA DID ---- ARCHA Receipt/delivery operations SC also used in interchange point Interchange zone External trucks for receipt delivery Ship/berth operations (loading/discharging) Quay transfer Quay cranes Large tractors tow trailers for transfer from BA BAE quay to yard (outside the rail) Buffer zone for export containers and back. Yard operations (storage and stacking) Cross Aisle Aisle Containers are left on trailers/ chassis for yard storage. BB BE Receipt/delivery operations Specials External tractors used for receipt/ delivery in the gate. Sometimes, external tractors are allowed into yard for direct receipt or delivery Ship/berth operations (loading/discharging) Quay cranes .SC for quay transfer (retrieval) Yard operations (storage and stacking) Quay transfer EXPORT IMPORT Specials Empties SC or other equipment for empties and specials ALLA DID ---- ARCHA Receipt/delivery operations SC also used in interchange point Interchange zone External trucks for receipt delivery Ship/berth operations (loading/discharging) Quay transfer Quay cranes Large tractors tow trailers for transfer from BA BAE quay to yard (outside the rail) Buffer zone for export containers and back. Yard operations (storage and stacking) Cross Aisle Aisle Containers are left on trailers/ chassis for yard storage. BB BE Receipt/delivery operations Specials External tractors used for receipt/ delivery in the gate. Sometimes, external tractors are allowed into yard for direct receipt or delivery